Brittany Corp.’s Italian sanctuary at Portofino

Cobblestones, sun-drenched color, and a hilly terrain are some of the words that best describe a home that corresponds to the Italian’s vision of la dolce vita. It is precisely the call of this elusive good life that Brittany Corporation chose to heed when it undertook the creation of Portofino — sculpting over 150 hectares of land along the Las Piñas-Cavite-Laguna-Muntinlupa Link Road stone by stone to recreate the romance of Italy with the convenience of modern living.

With greener grass and fresher breeze, Brittany Corp. provides a sanctuary from the urban jungle of Manila. This hideaway recreates the romance of a southern Italian village while benefiting from the convenience of a truly modern lifestyle.

"What do we like about Italian living? The good life! The passion for detail. That is something that we feel that Filipinos are looking for in a development. Culture-wise, there is also something similar with how Filipinos and Italians live. We have extended families. We like living in a grand scale. And those characteristics of Italian living, you will find in Portofino," gushed Brittany Corp. president Jing Serrano.

Just five minutes away from the Alabang Town Center and the Madrigal Business Park, the Portofino Development is a world all its own. Currently with three enclaves, it consists of Portofino Heights, Courtyards of Portofino, and Portofino South – all fashioned after the ideals of the high life. Despite sharing the same Italian roots, each has its own distinct charm and character.

The Courtyards of Portofino is literally at the heart of this massive development. As the name suggests, it is the courtyard that serves as its most distinctive feature. These clusters of homes are configured in such a way that it surrounds a central courtyard. Thus, the houses form pocket communities that make up the development.

But the more unique feature is the inner courtyard found within each of the homes. There is an open space — either at the center or at the side of the residence — that can be accessed from the surrounding hallways. This particular configuration encourages more family interaction by providing a specific area where members of the household are bound to run into each other. The open layout also allows more sunshine and fresh air to circulate within the structure.

The Courtyards of Portofino is along the Las Piñas-Muntinlupa-Laguna-Cavite link road. Property previews may be arranged at 850 6986, 850 2868, 850 3084.